The ALJ may decide on his or her own initiative, or on a claimant's
request, to hold a prehearing conference to facilitate the hearing.
Depending upon the issues to be discussed, the ALJ or designee may conduct
the conference by telephone, by videoconference or in a face-to-face
meeting. The ALJ or his or her designee shall:

notify the claimant of the time, place and purpose of the conference at
least 7 days before the conference date, unless all parties have indicated
in writing that they waive the right to written notice of the conference
(See I-2-1-91, Sample - Letter
to Unrepresented Claimant Confirming Prehearing Conference, and
I-2-1-92 Sample - Letter to
Representative Confirming Prehearing Conference.);

make a recording of the conference; and

as appropriate, issue orders or prepare stipulations setting forth all
agreements and actions resulting from the conference.

NOTE:

The recording of the conference and all orders, stipulations or agreements
shall become a part of the record and shall be binding on all parties.

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